Objective(s)
Core Knowledge Area 1: Child Growth and Development
- Understands typical and atypical development and multiple factors that influence development from conception through infancy and early childhood
h. Understands the impact of stress and trauma on a child’s development and supports families in reducing children’s exposure to stress
1.3 Encourages children's development of social and emotional skills
d. Creates an environment and daily schedule that encourages trust and social interaction with other children and
adults
j. Finds ways to help children feel successful, identify and pursue interests, and develop a sense of personal identity
k. Uses empathy to help children recognize and understand their emotions
q. Provides families with information and strategies to promote social and emotional development
1.4 Helps children achieve self-regulation and develop coping skills
g. Recognizes that a child’s ability to exercise self-regulation and control over his/her body functions, emotions, and behavior emerges over time as a developmental process
Core Knowledge Area 2: Family and Community Relationships
2.1 Respects families and is responsive to language, culture, family characteristics, needs, concerns, and priorities
j. Responds sensitively to families’ concerns, ways of coping, and child-rearing practices
k. Shares community resources based on families’ needs, including information about
developmental delays and disabilities
l. Engages in respectful, goal-oriented partnerships with families to promote parent-child relationships and family well-being
m. Recognizes the impact of family stress on child development and family function and works closely with the family to link them to appropriate community resources
Core Knowledge Area 4: Environment and Curriculum
4.1 Develops and models genuine, supportive relationships
f. Practices and models responsive, consistent, encouraging, and nurturing interactions that build positive relationships
g. Uses child observation and assessment to individualize and improve interactions
4.3 Works to effectively promote social and emotional development and prevent challenging behaviors
d. Assesses the child and family’s status during each time together in order to address their needs
f. Models positive social interactions, such as friendship skills, empathy, and respect
m. Uses a consistent process of reflection and action to address challenging behavior
n. Allows time for the child to regain composure following challenging behavior
o. Addresses challenging behavior with the child, privately, with sensitivity and respect, following the incident
l. Remains calm and respectful toward the child exhibiting challenging behaviors.
r. Considers developmental delays, health/medical issues, family circumstances, or whether a child is trying to establish a sense of belonging by exhibiting challenging behavior and chooses a response or solution that matches that need
Core Knowledge Area 5. Health, Safety, and Nutrition
5.4 Understands the impact of child abuse and neglect, substance abuse, and domestic violence on children and families
f. Provides families with positive discipline and coping strategies
g. Works with families to develop safety plans
h. Works with other agencies to provide comprehensive support to families
i. Acts as a resource and advocate for public education for the prevention of child abuse and neglect and domestic violence
j. Recognizes and understands the importance of increasing the protective factors that strengthen families and communities
